US Bridges

Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.4 M SW JCT SH 9 & CR14 · Structure no. 000000000021596

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 977 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Valley RD
CrossesLittle Huston Creek
Location3.4 M SW JCT SH 9 & CR14
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95248, -92.83352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Union Valley RD over Little Huston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.